Decision details

Date of Decision:

05/04/2024

Title:

Disposal of 241 Canklow Road

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Simon Moss, Assistant Director Planning, Regeneration & Transport.

Details of Specific Cabinet Delegation

or Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Decision taken under the powers granted to the property officer under section 29.12 of the Council’s Financial Procurement Procedure Rules.

Decision:

That the Assistant Director for Planning, Regeneration and Transport approves and negotiates the disposal of the property, in consultation with the Council’s Section 151 Officer and the Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy.

Reasons for the Decision:

241 Canklow Road was formerly used as a neighbourhood housing office and more recently has been used as offices by Sure Start. The property now stands vacant and needs significant investment to bring it back into use.

The property is surplus to the Council’s operational requirements and due to the poor condition of the building, it is recommended that it is sold at the earliest time by public auction.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Option 1 - Disposal

The preferred option is to dispose of 241 Canklow Road by public auction, this will ensure a timely disposal and will mean that best value is obtained through the bidding process

Option 2 – Retain

That 241 Canklow Road is retained as a council asset and a full scheme of refurbishment is carried out. This is not recommended due to the anticipated high costs of refurbishment and the fact there is no operational requirement to retain this building.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

No conflicts of interest declared.

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

Not Applicable

Reports or parts of reports considered